Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk
Increased risk of myocardial infarction in first post-op month; but not during overall follow-up
Age Affects Left Ventricle Differently in Men, Women
In men, the longitudinal changes in LV mass opposite of cross-sectional changes
Outpatient Spending Higher With Physician-Hospital Integration
Authors say increased spending attributable to price increases, not utilization changes
Preeclampsia Tied to Congenital Heart Defects
But researchers stress the risk is still very low
Only Some Energy Drinks Change Endothelial Function
Caffeine content does not seem to be responsible for these changes
Insulin Dose Doesn’t Up Mortality in ACCORD Trial
No significant association remained after adjustment for baseline covariates
Longer QRS Duration Predicts Cardiac Death, Heart Attack
Findings in patients with known, suspected coronary artery disease
FDA Approves Praxbind to Reverse Pradaxa’s Effect
Praxbind cleared for emergency use with Pradaxa when bleeding can't be controlled
Review Links Lipid Profiles With Tendon Health
Altered tendon structure or pain linked to higher total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides
Paclitaxel-Eluting Not Noninferior to Everolimus-Eluting Stent
Findings in patients with diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease undergoing PCI